1. Create a calendar in Google docs which maps out how you plan to read your book(s). You have until the end of the quarter (March 23).
2. Start a new Google docs. Name it KWL. Based on the information you have read about or explored, make a KWL chart.
List 5 - 6 bits of information that you already KNOW
List 5 - 6 questions...what WOULD I LIKE to know?
You will finish the LEARN piece of this assignment at a later date.
Due: Tuesday, March 6
Individual Assignment #1 (As you add more individual assignments, put each new assignment ABOVE the previous one. Add a horizontal line between the assignments).
Create a new WIKI page using your initials and the name of your novel(s) as the title. Link it to your main page.
As you read your story, pay attention to the following:
Name the major character(s). Name the minor character(s). In what ways do the minor character(s) affect the main character(s)?
What decision(s) has a character made that you totally disagree with. Tell why you disagree with it.
How does this story change your thinking?
Write your ideas on your WIKI page. This should be an ongoing assignment throughout the week. As you read more chapters, add more information.
Your insights can be written using bullet points, using short sentences, or writing paragraphs - your choice.
Due date: Friday, March 9
Group Assignment #2
Historically, WWII is said to have happened between 1941 and 1945. What information can you find to support the idea that the war started prior to 1941. Find facts, dates, events, etc. that give evidence of Germany's power before 1941. Evidence of consequences after 1945?
What role did the Catholic church play in WWII. Why is it often the opinion that the church did not do enough, and possibly ignored what was happening? Explain your answer. Do you agree or disagree?
Is there information to support any of these ideas in your novels? If so, explain.
Assignment should be done in Googledocs. Don't forget to 'share' with me.
Here is another idea for a FB page. Once you click on the website below, click on the Facebook template (first link) and the Facebook instructions (2nd link) for the FB pages. These links are both on the left side of the page.
Using the ideas on any of these FB pages, use characters from your novel to create your own FaceBook page. Use dialogue that represents what the characters would actually say. Show understanding of the events in the story through your dialogue. Add 'friends', create a wall, and have fun with this assignment.
Embed the code from your FaceBook page onto your reading page on the WIKI.
Due date: Friday, March 23
(If you have two books, choose one with which to do this assignment).
*THIRD AND FINAL GROUP ASSIGNMENT*
All groups created a KWL. By now you should be able to complete the "L" of the chart. Add additional information that you learned even if it is not part of the original KWL. Give examples of information you read about that may have changed your perspective regarding the events of WWII and the Holocaust.
DUE: Wednesday, March 21
*4th and FINAL Assignment*
Book Review- Using the template on the website below, create a book review.
Extra Credit for A Hiding Place/In My Enemy's House or Under A War-Torn Sky and A Troubled Peace: One review for each book. Extra Credit for The Book Thief...one book review in favor of the book and one book review not in favor of the book.
The rubric will be given out in class.
Due date: Friday, March 23.
Although this is due on Friday, the grade may be a 4th quarter grade.
http://lcstudentwiki.wikispaces.com/8th+Grade+Literature+++The+Holocaust+Study
Group Assignment #1
1. Create a calendar in Google docs which maps out how you plan to read your book(s). You have until the end of the quarter (March 23).2. Start a new Google docs. Name it KWL. Based on the information you have read about or explored, make a KWL chart.
- List 5 - 6 bits of information that you already KNOW
- List 5 - 6 questions...what WOULD I LIKE to know?
- You will finish the LEARN piece of this assignment at a later date.
Due: Tuesday, March 6Individual Assignment #1 (As you add more individual assignments, put each new assignment ABOVE the previous one. Add a horizontal line between the assignments).
Write your ideas on your WIKI page. This should be an ongoing assignment throughout the week. As you read more chapters, add more information.
Your insights can be written using bullet points, using short sentences, or writing paragraphs - your choice.
Due date: Friday, March 9
Group Assignment #2
Historically, WWII is said to have happened between 1941 and 1945. What information can you find to support the idea that the war started prior to 1941. Find facts, dates, events, etc. that give evidence of Germany's power before 1941. Evidence of consequences after 1945?
What role did the Catholic church play in WWII. Why is it often the opinion that the church did not do enough, and possibly ignored what was happening? Explain your answer. Do you agree or disagree?
Is there information to support any of these ideas in your novels? If so, explain.
Assignment should be done in Googledocs. Don't forget to 'share' with me.
Due: Wednesday, March 14.
Individual Assignment #2
Check out the following fake facebook pages.https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=0AcupvssS0h45ZGhyajJ4cnpfNTBnODhtZm5meg
http://www.classtools.net/fb/home/page
http://www.myfakewall.com
Here is another idea for a FB page. Once you click on the website below, click on the Facebook template (first link) and the Facebook instructions (2nd link) for the FB pages. These links are both on the left side of the page.
http://newtrier.libguides.com/content.php?pid=306933&sid=2524292
Using the ideas on any of these FB pages, use characters from your novel to create your own FaceBook page. Use dialogue that represents what the characters would actually say. Show understanding of the events in the story through your dialogue. Add 'friends', create a wall, and have fun with this assignment.
Embed the code from your FaceBook page onto your reading page on the WIKI.
Due date: Friday, March 23
(If you have two books, choose one with which to do this assignment).
*THIRD AND FINAL GROUP ASSIGNMENT*
All groups created a KWL. By now you should be able to complete the "L" of the chart. Add additional information that you learned even if it is not part of the original KWL. Give examples of information you read about that may have changed your perspective regarding the events of WWII and the Holocaust.DUE: Wednesday, March 21
*4th and FINAL Assignment*
Book Review-
Using the template on the website below, create a book review.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4829487/Grade-Book-Review-Sample-Paragraph-Essay-PARAGRAPH-I-Write
If you have two books, choose one.
Extra Credit for A Hiding Place/In My Enemy's House or Under A War-Torn Sky and A Troubled Peace: One review for each book.
Extra Credit for The Book Thief...one book review in favor of the book and one book review not in favor of the book.
The rubric will be given out in class.
Due date: Friday, March 23.
Although this is due on Friday, the grade may be a 4th quarter grade.